Fire fighting trainer having foam detector
US5266033A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B19/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fire fighting trainer for use in training fire fighters is provided. The fire fighting trainer includes a structure having one or more chambers. Each chamber contains real or simulated items, which are chosen from a group of items, such as furniture and fixtures and equipment. The trainer includes fire and smoke generating apparatus and sensors to determine what extinguishing agent is being utilized to extinguish the fire which are connected to the control panel. The sensor for foam includes a sonic beam sensing device. The fire and smoke apparatus and the sensors are connected to an apparatus for controlling the fire and smoke and recording the actions of the fire fighters utilizing the trainer.
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